Southern Alberta News
Christmas Tree Festival helps hospital
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary of their Christmas Tree Festival which continues to help fund state of the art equipment for the hospital. Crystal Elliot, CEO of the CRH Foundation, said Monday the annual fundraiser is the event that helps them raise the most money for the foundation ... Read More »
1 responseTask force chair concerned that homeless get needed supports
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2024
The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force was approved by city council in November of 2023, and established a month later. A sub-committee to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee, the task force was set up to aid in keeping the City of Lethbridge true to the vision of improving residents’ quality of life, meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speaker addresses dangers of slogans and populism
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2024
James Moore “What are the Dangers of Slogans and Populism” in a presentation to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs at the Lethbridge Seniors Center on Thursday. The speaker spoke on topics such as society, how it functions and how it doesn’t. He touched on social debt and the social obligations of humanity. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students in need getting a helping hand from massage clinic
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and employees from the Lethbridge Polytechnic Massage Therapy Clinic have pledged to help the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students’ Association to feed students in need this holiday season. The Lethbridge Polytechnic Student Massage Therapy Clinic is open to the public and provides students in the massage therapy program an opportunity to practice their skills, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFS kicks off annual Angel Tree campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services kicked off their 32nd annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign Friday alongside with their presenting sponsor Avonlea Homes which presented them with a significant contribution this year. Ron Tyslau from Avonlea Homes opened presented Michelle Gallucci, director advancement & communications with LFS with a cheque for just over $30,000 during the ... Read More »
3 responsesNenshi predicting byelection will be called next week
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi expects premier Danielle Smith will call a byelection for Lethbridge West next week. And the date will be when post-secondary education students have the left the city after exams Nenshi made that prediction on Friday as he talked at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon along with the NDP’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victim services manager given Blackfoot name
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2024
A member of Lethbridge Police Service Victim and Witness Services Unit (VWSU) received a Blackfoot name last week. Cat Pooley, program manager of VWSU, received the name Anut’sipis’taakii which translates to Pretty Owl Woman from Elder Warren Drunken Chief, member of the Siksika Horn Society. Pooley says it was an incredible honour to receive a ... Read More »
1 responseShop of Wonders doors open for the season
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of the Christmas Hope Campaign, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders officially open its doors Thursday afternoon to those in need to be able to stop by to “shop” for their children. Tanya Lister, volunteer program coordinator for MyCityCare, talked to media about their campaign kickoff Thursday and said they are ready to ... Read More »
1 responseMetis culture in spotlight
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2024
Every year on Nov. 16 Metis people across the nation celebrate Louis Riel day to honour the Metis leader who was executed on the same date back in 1885. In Alberta, Metis people have declared the week of Nov. 10-16 as “Metis Week” to celebrate the heritage, history and contributions of Metis people to both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teams hit the water for Sail & Bail event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Students from 33 different schools in southwestern Alberta converged upon the newly reopened Max Bell Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday for Sail & Bail 2024, Career Transitions’ annual cardboard boat race. Competing in two divisions, the 200 students were tasked with constructing in 90 minutes competing cardboard boats that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Flood hitting city stage on weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Casino Lethbridge patrons can expect to hear a Texas Flood sized aural experience this weekend as the band plays at the venue for two nights. Paul Kype and Texas Flood are ready to take the casino by storm as they bring their brand of the blues and rock to a hometown stage tonight ... Read More »
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